Social Security Offices in Cape Girardeau, Missouri
1 office · Cape Girardeau County / Scott County
Cape Girardeau has one Social Security field office, in Cape Girardeau County / Scott County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 43 nearby communities, and is one of Missouri's 32 field offices. Its address, hours, phone number, and directions are below.
- office in city
- 1
- communities served
- 43
- people in service area
- 46K
- county
- Cape Girardeau County / Scott County
- to next-nearest city
- 30 mi
The Cape Girardeau office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Cape Girardeau. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Cape Girardeau Social Security office
Visiting a Cape Girardeau office
- Most services now require an appointment. Book by calling the office or 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778).
- Bring a photo ID and your Social Security number, plus original documents for your request.
- Field offices are open weekdays only and closed on federal holidays. Check the exact hours on each office page above.
- Skip the trip when you can: replace a card, get a benefit letter, or update direct deposit online at ssa.gov.
Towns served by the Cape Girardeau office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Cape Girardeau office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 43 surrounding communities, the largest is Jackson (15,515 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson, MO | 8.3 mi | 15,515 |
| Scott City, MO | 5.3 mi | 4,359 |
| Chaffee, MO | 10 mi | 3,033 |
| Gordonville, MO | 6.9 mi | 625 |
| Kelso, MO | 7.6 mi | 548 |
| New Hamburg, MO | 12.2 mi | 416 |
| Delta, MO | 12.3 mi | 378 |
| East Cape Girardeau, MO | 3.3 mi | 278 |
| McClure, MO | 6.9 mi | 247 |
| Thebes, MO | 7.5 mi | 200 |
| Dutchtown, MO | 6.6 mi | 110 |
| Commerce, MO | 11.6 mi | 45 |
…and 31 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Cape Girardeau Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Cape Girardeau?
- Cape Girardeau, Missouri has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Cape Girardeau office?
- Since 2025 the SSA asks most visitors to book an appointment before coming in. Call the office directly or the national line at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) to schedule one and cut your wait.
- What should I bring to a Cape Girardeau Social Security office?
- Bring a photo ID and your Social Security number, plus original documents for your request, for example, proof of identity and citizenship or immigration status for a new or replacement card.
- What's the nearest Social Security office to Cape Girardeau?
- The closest field office outside Cape Girardeau is in Sikeston, about 30 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Cape Girardeau office?
- Many tasks, replacing a card, checking an application, getting a benefit verification letter, or updating direct deposit, can be done online with a free my Social Security account at ssa.gov, with no visit needed.